Exterior view photograph. International Scout Centre exterior (lot A-211). The one storey International Scout Centre featured a simple, cost effective design. The complex consisted of three main exhibition volumes and a central tent which acted as a gathering space and assembly area. Three rectangular structures about a central tent structure. Structural wood with stained wood cladding and canvas (S: 48' x 16', 16' x 16', 16' x 16', 45' diam --- A: 768 sq. ft., 256 sq. ft., 256 sq. ft., 1600 sq. ft. --- H: 9', 9', 9', 32')

Exterior view photograph. Expo grounds in front of Telephone and Iran Pavilions (lot B-318, B-319).

Exterior view photograph. Iran Pavilion exterior B-318. Sited on a raised plaza, the two storey Iran Pavilion was designed with Iranian tradition and handicraft in mind. A central atrium was lined with two main staircases that led visitors to exhibitions found on each level. Exhibitions showcased the country's varied landscape from its tall mountains and vast plains to its arid desert land. Iranian monuments and treasures displayed the country's cultural heritage. Industrial and economical issues were discussed in an oil exploitation display. Outside on the patio spirits were kept high at the Iranian bar which served specialties such as caviar and vodka. Rectangular volume. Structural steel with concrete floor slabs. Painted cement plaster and handmade Iranian glazed tiles. (S: 143' x 117' --- A: 31,500 sq. ft. --- H: 49' 2" (main building) 57' (interior court roof))

Interior view photograph. Balcony spaces above Iranian restaurant.

Exterior view photograph. Jamaica Pavilion exterior (lot C-418). The design of the two storey Jamaica Pavilion was largely inspired by 18th and 19th century Jamaican Inns. The exhibits were themed "Tradition Inspires Tomorrow" and divided into three main sections; an outdoor patio, a refreshment area and the main exhibition area. The outdoor areas masterfully captured Jamaica's warm island spirit and murals of famous figures such as Henry Morgan and Admiral Nelson served as a backdrop to the area. Artifacts, portraying the island's rich history also adorned this public mingling space. The design of small thatched huts (adjacent to the main building block) were inspired by those found on Jamaican sugar plantations. These huts featured additional exhibitions of internationally known Jamaican products such as rum, cigars and coffee. Rectangular volume under a double-mansard roof. Wood columns and beams with concrete block, plywood panels and artificial coral finish. (S: 76' x 36' (+ huts) --- A: 4,452 sq. ft. --- H: 26' (+ varying heights of huts))

Exterior view photograph. Japan Pavilion exterior (lot B-325). The fully demountable two storey Japan pavilion was inspired by ancient wood construction of northern Japan. The pavilion was designed to take users through a carefully orchestrated procession starting first at the highest level then descending through the exhibits to a restaurant and ending in the pavilion's splendid gardens. Escalators took visitors to the first exhibit themed "Life in Japan" where progress, and well as efficient use of land was the underlying message. The second section "Art in Japan" showcased Japanese art and handicraft tradition. "Industry in Japan" focused on the country's technological advances and its contribution to industrial machinery. The gardens featured traditional Japanese landscaping techniques. The restaurant boasted authentic Japanese cuisine served by staff adorned with kimonos and other traditional Japanese clothing. Four rectangular volumes Reinforced concrete columns with structural steel beams and joists. Gypsum board and wooden posts behind exposed concrete girders. (S: 264' x 132' --- A: 27,000 sq. ft. --- H: 35' 5")

Exterior view photograph. Garden outside of the Japan Pavilion.

Interior view photograph. Sculpture by artist Per Oloff Ultvedt in the Swedish Industrial exhibition.

Exterior view photograph. Korean Pavilion exterior (lot B-347). The simple, clear form of the Korean Pavilion was inspired by traditional Korean architecture. This one storey building made entirely of wood featured a main exhibition hall which housed Korea's exhibits. Korean art and manufactured goods were central themes in the exhibitions. Rectangular one storey building with two storey high entrance tower Laminated wood with structural steel columns (S: 20.7m x 20.7m --- A: 4,624 sq. ft. --- H: 20' (building), 40' (tower))

Interior view photograph. Korean houseware artifacts.